Easy steps to become

PMP® Certified

BY

OJIUGO AJUNWA MBA,PMP

RITETRAC CONSULTING NIGERIA LTD.

www.ritetracconsult.com.ng

OBJECTIVES OF THIS WEBINAR

Building a successful Project Management career can be a daunting

task but ensuring you know the right steps to getting your PMI PMP

Certification is what this webinar will help you quickly in this 1 hour

webinar.

It is designed to impact professionals in various industries quickly earn

their certification and learn about its benefits.

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Introductions

My name is Ojiugo Ajunwa MBA,PMP

I am a wife and mother of 2 lovely kids!

Am a Project Management Consultant/Trainer for the past 15 years+. My roles has been in Training, Information Technology Software Implementation , Digital Marketing and Event Management.

Am a co-author “A Day in the life of a Project Manager” alongside other 50+ Project Managers across the world. This is available on AMAZON

At Ritetrac Consulting we help organizations deliver their Projects using Project Management best practices.

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I am a co-founder Ritetrac Consulting Nigeria Ltd.

Find us Online and engage with us here◦ Website: www.ritetracconsult.com.ng

◦ Blogger: http://ritetracpm.blogspot.com

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We are based in Abuja Nigeria with liaison offices in Lagos and Port Harcourt

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Welcome, let’s meet you!

Your Name?

Do you have any professional

certification?

◦ YES or NO

Are you PMP Certified?

YES or NO

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Overview

“TO DOUBLE YOUR INCOME, TRIPPLE

YOUR INVESTMENT IS YOUR

PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION AND YOUR

PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT “

ROBIN SHARMA

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Your Why?

Why did you choose to get certified?

{Attendees respond}

What is your Vision and Big Picture and

where does this certification{s} come in?

Create a Vision Board for your career

journey! Where do you want to see

yourself in 5 years,10 years,15 years e.t.c

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The Value of Project Management

Completing projects more quickly and cheaply. One of the biggest benefits of

using a common methodology is the value of reuse.

Saving effort and cost with proactive scope management. Many projects have

difficulty managing scope, which results in additional effort and cost to the project.

Having better project management processes will result in being able to manage scope

more effectively. Eliminating scope creep.

Better solution “fit” the first time through better planning. Many projects

experience problems because there is a gap between what the client expects and what

the project team delivers. Using a methodology results in better project planning, which

gives the team and the sponsor an opportunity to make sure they are in agreement on

the major deliverables produced by the project.

Resolving problems more quickly. Having a proactive issues management process

helps ensure that problems are resolved as quickly as possible.

Resolving future risk before the problems occur. Sound risk management

processes will result in potential problems being identified and managed before the

problems actually occur.

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Communicating and managing expectations with clients, team members and stakeholders more effectively. Many problems on a project can be avoided with proactive and multifaceted communication. In addition, much of the conflict that does arise on a project is not the result of a specific problem, but because of surprises.

Building a higher quality product the first time. Quality management processes will help the team understand the needs of the customer in terms of quality. Once those needs are defined, the team can implement quality control and quality assurance techniques to meet the customer expectations.

Improved financial management.This is the result of better project definition, better estimating, more formal budgeting and better tracking of the project actual costs against the budget. All this rigor results in better financial predictability and control.

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Stopping “bad” projects more quickly. ”Bad” projects are those where the cost-benefit justification no longer makes sense. A project may have started with sound cost/benefit justification. However, if the project is late and over budget it may hit a threshold where the business case is no longer valid. Effective project management allows you to see these situations earlier so that you can make better decisions to re-scope or cancel the project.

More focus on metrics and fact-based decision making. Metrics give you information that helps you determine how effective and efficient your team is performing and the level of the quality of your deliverables. Metrics also give you the information necessary to validate whether you were successful or not.

Improved work environment. If your projects are more successful, you will find additional intangible benefits associated with your project team. Your clients will have more involvement, your project team will take more ownership of the project, morale will be better, and the project team will behave with a greater sense of professionalism and self-confidence. This should make sense. People that work on projects with problems tend to be unhappy. On the other hand, people on successful projects tend to feel better about their jobs and themselves.

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PMI® ,PMBOK tm, PMP® and

CAPM®

In 1969, the Project Management Institute –PMI was formed, and topics were discussed and material was written on the topic of project management. These early offerings gave way to the Project Management Body of Knowledge, the PMBOK. The PMBOK that we are referencing is one that has gone through major revisions as project management becomes more and more a major type of management in our modern era.

A second event further codified the standards for project management when in 2000 ANSI (American National Standards Institute) declared that the standard for project management literature would be the PMBOK. This action changed the project management world. The PMBOK is now the official book to read, and the materials from it make up the official exam that qualifies the test taker as a Project Management Professional-PMP or Certified Associate in Project Management -CAPM.

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Demystifying PMP® Description – PMP is the profession’s most globally recognised

and respected project management certification. It is aimed at project managers with approximately three to five years experience at a

responsible level.

Topics Covered –The Project Management Context; Project Management Processes; The Project

Management Knowledge Areas; Project Integration Management; Project Scope Management; Project Time Management; Project Cost Management; Project Quality Management; Project Human Resource Management; Project Communications Management; Project Risk Management; Project Procurement Management;Project Stakeholder Management.

Examination/Assessment Structure – (i) Assessment of education and experience (ii) 200 multiple-choice questions to be answered in four hours that are developed and validated by PMPs. Examinees must obtain a score of 137 in order to pass the examination.

Prerequisites – First degree plus 4,500 hours of project management experience in a position of responsibility OR Secondary school education plus 7,500 hours of experience plus evidence of 35 hours of project management training from a certified instructor.

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Demystifying CAPM® Description – CAPM is aimed at project team members and is a

foundation level qualification. A CAPM is a project management practitioner who has demonstrated foundation project management knowledge and experience by supporting projects using project management tools, techniques, and methodologies.

Topics Covered –The Project Management Framework; Project Management Processes; The Project Management Knowledge Areas; Project Integration Management; Project Scope Management; Project Time Management; Project Cost Management; Project Quality Management; Project Human Resource Management; Project Communications Management; Project Risk Management; Project Procurement Management; Project Stakeholder Management.

Examination/Assessment Structure –

(i) Assessment of candidate’s experience and education

(ii) 150 multiple choice questions in three hours.

Prerequisites – A first degree plus 1,500 hours of project management experience in the last three years OR 2,500 hours project management experience in the last three years.

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Prospects & Benefits of PMP® and

CAPM®For Individuals

Recognizes your Expertise in Project Management : The PMP/CAPM certification is the project management

credential of choice for numerous industries and companies. By attaining the PMP/CAPM credential, your name

will be included in the largest and most prestigious group of certified professionals in the project

management community. The PMP/CAPM designation following your name tells current and potential

employers that you have a solid foundation of project management knowledge that can be readily applied in the

workplace.

Better Salary : Based on a survey carried out by PMI, PMP Certified project managers get an average starting

salary of $ 90,000. Moreover the salaries of PMP Certified Project Managers is about 20% more than similarly

qualified Project Managers who do not have the prestigious PMP credentials. Similarly, CAPM certified

professionals command better salaries compared to their peers along with greater job responsibilities.

Better and Greater Job

Officially recognized by leading companies

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Project management job trends

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For Organizations

Your workforce will understand processes and terminology

Your workforce will know what to look for before they start a project

Your work force will value team work and be more disciplined

Your clients will have increased confidence because your credentialed project team has an ethical code

Your clients will have increased confidence because your project team has knowledge of the most up-to-date global practices

You will have repeatable processes and improved project results

You will retain employees by investing in their professional development

You will help grow the profession of project management

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How will RITETRAC help me? Learn proven strategies, methods, and tips for passing your PMP exam

and being a proficient Project Manger

Master all 47 processes in the five project phases : initiation, planning, execution, control, and closing plus the 10 knowledge areas

Use the PMBOK 5th Edition and Head first PMP books to become a project management professional in a way that is engaging but not tedious. It has a visually rich format designed for the way your brain works—a multi-sensory experience that helps the material stick

Understand critical project management details, from Work Breakdown Structures (WBS) to Critical Path Method,(EVM)-Earned Value Management and change control systems etc

Interactive Class Sessions with the instructor - Using Questioning and Discussion Techniques, Case studies, Simulated Exam Question Practice, Engaging Students to learn in a fun and inspiring way, Using Assessment in Instruction.

A lot of online resources and simulated exam questions to help you study for the exam more efficiently.

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Steps to becoming certified1. Make sure you meet the criteria set by PMI before deciding to apply for the

PMP certification by visiting www.pmi.org

You should have documents to prove that you had at least 35 contact hours of formal education in project management by a PMP Certified trainer.

If you have a Bachelor's degree, document at least three calendar years experience in project management during which at least 4,500 hours were spent leading and directing project tasks. Note that experience in all the five recognized project management process groups is required. The five process groups are Initiation, Planning, Executing, Monitoring & Control and Closing.

If you do not have a Bachelor's degree, applicants must have a minimum five years professional project management experience, during which at least 7,500 hours are spent leading and directing project tasks, within the past eight years from the time of application. Make sure to read the PMP Handbook published by PMI for more details. Note that you will have to provide the contact information of your manager or supervisor. If PMI chooses to audit your application, they will contact your manager for verification.

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Our unique benefits

Experienced and Certified Trainers

Interactive Classes

Over 6,000+ Exam Simulated Questions

Mock Exam Preparatory Materials

Competitive Training Fee

Vast Online Resources for efficient preparation

Exam Application Guidance

Online Mentoring via http://ritetracpm.blogspot.com

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2. Become a member of the PMI

As of January 2011, the annual membership dues are $139 for individuals and $75 for students. PMI members get a discount on the PMP examination fee that is bigger than the annual membership fees so it financially make sense to become a PMI member if you are planning to take the PMP exam that year. You may not want to renew it the following year if you decide you don't want it anymore. In addition to the discount, you also get an electronic copy of PMBOK guide (reading this book is essential to prepare well for the exam) and networking opportunities within the PMI community.

Do not forget to check your local PMI chapter there is one for PMI Nigeria.

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3. Apply online for PMP certification at PMI www.pmi.org this is a tedious task for most people.

a. You will be filling in all the details that are mentioned in above steps (1a) and (1b) along with your personal information, educational qualification, etc.

b. PMP Paper Based Examination fees: $250 for PMI members. $405 for non-members. You can use your credit card to pay for this.

c. CAPM Computer Based Examination fees: $225 for PMI members. $300 for non-members

d. Make sure the application is complete. Do not forget to attach your resume. Once you apply, it may take up to 2 weeks for your application to get approved by PMI. If you apply online, the processing time is only 5 business days.

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Steps to applying for the PMI PMP

Exams1. Read the PMI Credentials Handbook

2. Make sure you are eligible to become

PMP Certified

3. Optional: PMI Membership/Local

Chapter Membership

4. Sign up for the PMI Exams

Steps to applying at www.pmi.org

Register

Create your account

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QUOTE

Your earning ability is largely determined by the perception of excellence, quality, and value that others have of you and what you do. The market only pays excellent rewards for excellent performance. It pays average rewards for averageperformance, and it pays below average rewards orunemployment for below average performance.— Brian Tracy

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Some of our Services @Ritetrac

Consulting Nigeria Ltd.

Project Advisory

PMO {Project Management Office} Setup

Project Management Team Mentoring

Project Management Certification Training

Process Improvement Certification/ Consulting

Project Management Software Licensing: PROJECTPLACE, Primavera,Microsoft Projects etc

MINITAB Software Licensing {We are the Official Representatives of Minitab in Nigeria and Ghana} and much more

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Questions/Answers

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